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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Plainfield, IL

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Are people in Plainfield older or younger than people in Wilkes-Barre?
- The Median Age in Plainfield is 2.6 years older than in Wilkes-Barre.

Are housing costs cheaper in Plainfield or Wilkes-Barre?
- Plainfield housing costs are 160.0% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Plainfield or Wilkes-Barre?
- The average commute for residents of Plainfield is 18.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Wilkes-Barre.

Things to do in Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

Things to do in Plainfield?
Plainfield, Illinois is located in Will County and has become known for its diverse city life with unique shopping options along Downtown Plainfield strip.

 Wilkes-Barre, PAPlainfield, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,296329,725,481
 Median Income$42,430  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.12  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Plainfield    13 Reviews
Peter · Plainfield, IL
Housing
Over 11 years ago

Plenty of housing in Plainfield, Joliet, IL area but norm on rent for a three bedroom house is around $2000.00  More

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Bp · Plainfield, IL
Grand Park Subdivision
Over 12 years ago

We transferred from the East Coast to Chicagoland and did not know where to live....We have kids and did NOT want the excess (read Drug Problems) in Naperville....Our  More

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Eric · Plainfield, IL
Plainfleld, IL
Over 12 years ago

Plainfield is a good place to live, housing is descent, low crime.   More

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